Celebrate Spring Series – How to make an upcycled dressform +video

Well here it is folks, WEDNESDAY! I thought I had this scheduled on Monday, but truth is, I’ve been out with the flu, and well, it affected my brain! But in this case better late than never.

The UPS man has delivered his share of stuff in boxes to the Peterson household and being the upcycler, repurposer and for all intents and purposes, though I deny it with the greatest of all denials, a craft hoarder, I turn to my stash to find cheap materials in which to repurpose into divine art…….

There is something special about the dress form. I love the shape, the versatility; really, I love everything about the dress form itself. In this video, I share with you a technique on how to create additional textures on cardboard and then finish by collaging all sorts of elements to the front. Mixed Media is super easy – It’s just about adding together a bunch of stuff you love! You could use this form in a variety of ways; such as making this the cover of an art journal. I think I’ll display mine with my favorite vintage style jewelry – how will you display yours? Leave us a comment and let us know!

Cut out Bird and Bird cage from cardboard from Spellbinders® Shapeabilities® Bird Sanctuary die and two crowns from the Petite Monarch die by A Guilded Life.

Glue dictionary paper to the back of the bird cage and away excess paper.

Cut out dress form shape from cardboard using craft knife and peel away some of the paper to expose the inside and add texture.

Slip one corner of the dress inside the M-Bossabilities folder. Sandwich the folder between the embossing plate and raspberry spacer plate. Place into the Grand Calibur machine and roll just enough to emboss the edge and then reverse to back out.